Systems Development Engineer 1

Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

What you’ll achieve:

You’ll play a key role in shaping serviceability across our Primary Storage (PowerStore and PowerFlex) products by defining and validating requirements with cross-functional teams. Through close collaboration with Product Engineering and Product Management, you’ll ensure adherence to serviceability standards while enhancing the overall customer experience. You will also explore how AI-driven approaches can be leveraged to improve diagnostics, automation, and proactive support capabilities.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as an Systems Development Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Define and drive serviceability specifications that enable easy deployment, seamless updates, and efficient lifecycle management across the Primary Storage (PowerStore and PowerFlex) portfolio
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Product Management to embed best-in-class serviceability features and technologies into product designs
• Ensure products are easy to diagnose, maintain, and support, delivering an exceptional, customer-focused product experience
• Explore and apply AI/ML concepts to enhance serviceability workflows, such as predictive diagnostics, intelligent alerting, and automated root cause analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Fundamental understanding of Linux (basic commands, filesystems, processes)
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, IP addresses, and ports
• Exposure to shell scripting (e.g., bash) and Python through coursework, labs, or personal projects
• Familiarity with virtual environments (VMs, virtualization software, or cloud labs)

Desirable Requirements

• Coursework or basic awareness of Agile / Scrum development practices
• Interest in system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, or writing technical documentation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The compensation range for this position is $81,600 to $112,200.

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